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CATALOG OF BREEDS | WORKING DOGS

Tibetan Kyi Apso Slovakian Chuvach

HEIGHT 22–28in (56–71cm) Any color HEIGHT 23–28in (59–70cm)
WEIGHT 68–84lb (31–38kg) WEIGHT 68–97lb (31–44kg)
LIFE SPAN 7–10 years LIFE SPAN 11–13 years

Only a handful of Kyi Apsos have appeared outside Tibet and Originally a shepherd’s guard dog from the Slovakian Alps,
the breed is elusive even in its own country. Traditionally, this the Slovakian Chuvach has been developed successfully into a
dog is a guard of flocks and homes. The Tibetan Kyi Apso has good house dog. This large, powerful breed retains the alertness
a characteristic springy gait, and is agile and capable of rapid and watchfulness that made it a superb defender of farms and
bursts of speed. livestock. Tactful training is needed to achieve the best results.
Low-set,
pendant ears
Tail carried High-set,
high in a curl Dense, Slightly wavy drop ears
wiry coat coat

Profusely feathered,
Strong low-set tail
hindquarters
Broad
Bearded face
forehead
Neck broad
relative
Black to body
and tan White

Short hair
on face

Kuvasz Hovawart

HEIGHT 26–30in (66–75cm) HEIGHT 23–28in (58–70cm) Blonde
WEIGHT 71–115lb (32–52kg) WEIGHT 62–99lb (28–45kg)
LIFE SPAN 10–12 years LIFE SPAN 10–14 years

Probably the oldest and best known of Hungary’s breeds, Little known as a companion dog but growing in popularity,
the Kuvasz was once used as a shepherd’s guard dog. the Hovawart’s forerunners were used as farm dogs in the 13th
The breed’s naturally protective instincts may lead to century. The modern breed was developed in Germany in the first
aggressiveness, and it takes firm training to make the half of the 20th century. Very hardy and ready to go outdoors in any
Kuvasz an acceptable house dog. weather, it is a friendly and faithful house dog. The Hovawart is not
Broad head with difficult to train but may need careful handling around other dogs.
White minimal stop

Black Dense coat
Long, extremely
muscular thighs
Skull and
Triangular, drop muzzle equal in
ears with length
rounded tips

Muscular Oval feet
neck Feathering on with arched
Coarse, wavy forelegs may toes
coat
be very long
Black
and gold

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